Eight million civilians living in 'state of fear' in IS-held territory: UN expert -

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 2 (APP): The Islamic State has engaged in widespread and systematic human rights violations of the most serious kinds in Syria and Iraq, brutally forcing some 8 million people to 'assimilate, flee or face death,' according to a United Nations expert.

US appreciates Pakistan's constructive role in Afghan reconciliation process -

Washington, July 31 (APP): Appreciating Pakistan's constructive role in the Afghan reconciliation process, a U.S. State Department spokesman on Thursday encouraged the Taliban to seize a 'moment of opportunity' to make genuine peace and become part of the legitimate political system of Afghanistan.

UNITED NATIONS, July 31 (APP): Senior diplomats and UN officials at a highly appreciated Pakistan-sponsored panel discussion on the plight of refugees and migrants Thursday called for addressing the root causes of the massive human movements -- conflicts, persecution and poverty -- in a bid to end this grave humanitarian crisis.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): All praises for Pakistan Special Olympians who brought great honours for the country as they continued their habit of winning medals, adding one more gold to their medal tally on the last day of Special World Games held in Los Angeles.

KARACHI, July 31 (APP): Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)Friday named a 11-member squad for the 22nd Asian Table Tennis Championship being staged at Pattaya (Thailand) from September 26 to September 3.

KARACHI, Sept 12 (APP): At least 30 people were killed and dozens of others injured when a fire engulfed a garments factory in Baldia town here on late Tuesday, rescue officials said.The dead and injured were shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), and Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).Twenty three bodies were taken to CHK, while 7 bodies were shifted to JPMC for medico-legal formalities, according to an official at the Information Cell set up under DC South.Fire fighters with the help of dozens of fire tenders were busy for hours to put out the fire, however, they were till the filing of this report yet to fully control the blaze at multi-storey building.According to a Fire Brigade official, rescue and fire fighting operation was continued and it was feared that the death toll may rise further.Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad expressed grief over the loss of life and ordered an inquiry into the incident.